Publications by authors named "Proctor S"

In the 1970s Hawthorne reported an electrochemical dehydrocoupling reaction of the -carborane anion [HCBH] to form the biscarborane [CBH] . In this Communication we show that the said "Hawthorne Reaction" can be achieved thermally and that it tolerates C-butylation. The new compound was fully characterized by B, H, and C NMR spectroscopies, high-resolution mass spectrometry, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.

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Background: Low-dose morphine may be prescribed to reduce chronic breathlessness in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Recent subjective findings suggest morphine may influence breathlessness through sleep-related mechanisms. However, concerns exist regarding opioid safety in COPD.

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Background: Post-9/11 veterans were exposed to environmental and occupational pollutants during deployment.

Objective: Our aim was to determine associations between deployment-related exposures and sinusitis and rhinitis.

Methods: Between April 2018 and March 2020, veterans with land-based deployment after 9/11 who were living within 25 miles of 6 Department of Veteran Affairs medical centers were randomly chosen by using a Defense Manpower Data Center roster.

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Introduction: Research suggests that comorbid depression and PTSD may contribute to cognitive impairment. However, few studies have explored this dynamic in military personnel who report only subclinical symptoms of PTSD and depression.

Methods: Army National Guard Soldiers (ARNG; N = 1415) completed the Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics (ANAM), the PTSD Checklist (PCL), and the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D).

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Background: Diets including pulses are associated with better cardiovascular profiles, including lipid, glycemia, and hemodynamics; however, evidence is lacking regarding the contributions of individual pulse varieties.

Objectives: This randomized, controlled trial examined the effects of beans or peas individually, relative to rice, on LDL-cholesterol levels (primary outcome) and other indices of cardiovascular disease risk (secondary outcomes) at 6 wk in adults with mild hypercholesterolemia.

Methods: This randomized, controlled, single-blind, 3-arm parallel-group study was conducted in 2 Canadian cities (Edmonton, Alberta; Winnipeg, Manitoba).

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Interventions for substance use disorders (SUDs) are typically delivered face-to-face or remotely via telehealth. In recent years, there has been a rapid rise in the number of SUD services delivered using telehealth. However, the literature on which mode of service delivery SUD patients and providers prefer is still emerging, particularly with respect to family-based interventions in Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs).

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Objective: The Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics (ANAM) is a computerized cognitive test system used extensively with military service members. The aim of this study was to develop a nationally representative normative dataset of Army National Guard (ARNG) personnel and to explore potential relationships between ANAM performances and select military service, demographic, and health factors.

Methods: ANAM performance data were collected using standardized procedures from a representative sample of ARNG service members in six U.

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Objective: Less than half of servicewomen report loss of menses during initial military training. However, self-reported menstrual status may not accurately reflect hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis suppression and may underestimate reproductive health consequences of military training. Our aim was to characterise HPO axis function during US Army Basic Combat Training (BCT) in non-hormonal contraceptive-using women and explore potential contributors to HPO axis suppression.

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Background: Atherosclerosis is triggered by the retention of apolipoprotein B-containing lipoproteins by proteoglycans. In addition to low-density lipoprotein, remnant lipoproteins have emerged as pivotal contributors to this pathology, particularly in the context of insulin resistance and diabetes. We have previously reported antiatherogenic properties of a monoclonal antibody (chP3R99) that recognizes sulfated glycosaminoglycans on arterial proteoglycans.

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Within this article, we utilize intersectionality theory as a framework for understanding the experiences of Black girls who attend PK-12 schools in the United States. Black girls' experiences are then illuminated within the context of the school racial climate research. We then add an intersectional lens to the school racial climate research to demonstrate how specific aspects of the school environment influence the experiences and perceptions of Black girls and their developmental outcomes.

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  • The study investigates the impact of smoking on lung function among post-9/11 Veterans, particularly those deployed in areas with high levels of particulate matter.
  • Data was collected from 1,836 Veterans, revealing that 44.8% were ever-smokers, with most starting before deployment and smoking more during deployment.
  • Results showed a negative correlation between the number of pack-years smoked and lung function measurements, indicating that higher smoking intensity, regardless of deployment status, adversely affects lung health.
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  • Remnant cholesterol (RC) is linked to a higher risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASVD) and is emerging as an important factor beyond just LDL cholesterol levels.
  • Recent studies consistently demonstrate a strong causal connection between RC and various types of ASVD, showing that reducing RC can significantly lessen the risk of these diseases.
  • The authors suggest updating current health guidelines to recognize RC as an independent risk factor for ASVD and advocate for early screening and future drug treatments aimed at lowering RC levels.
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a significant cause of chronic liver disease, presents a considerable public health concern. Despite this, there is currently no treatment available. This study aimed to investigate dietary flaxseed in the JCR:LA-corpulent rat strain model of NAFLD.

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This study investigated how birth weight differences in piglets affected carcass and muscle fiber properties as well as meat quality at slaughter. Within litters, piglets were grouped according to their birth weight as either normal (NBW; 1.62-1.

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Families Facing the Future (FFF) is an intervention designed specifically for families with a parent in methadone treatment. FFF is unique because it addresses prevention for children and recovery for parents in a single intervention. The primary goals of the program are to prevent parents' relapse, help them cope with relapse if it occurs, and teach parenting skills in order to reduce the likelihood of substance use among their children.

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  • This study focused on analyzing inhalational exposures of US Veterans during their deployments to Afghanistan and Southwest Asia, examining their effects on respiratory health.
  • It involved nearly 2000 participants who reported their exposure to various harmful substances, such as burn pit smoke and other combustion-related pollutants, with results indicating significant exposure levels.
  • The findings revealed that exposure to burn pit smoke and military job-related vapors was linked to higher rates of respiratory symptoms, like dyspnoea and chronic bronchitis, among the Veterans.
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Substantial night-to-night variability in obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) severity has raised misdiagnosis and misdirected treatment concerns with the current prevailing single-night diagnostic approach. In-home, multi-night sleep monitoring technology may provide a feasible complimentary diagnostic pathway to improve both the speed and accuracy of OSA diagnosis and monitor treatment efficacy. This review describes the latest evidence on night-to-night variability in OSA severity, and its impact on OSA diagnostic misclassification.

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The course of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms varies among veterans of war zones, but sources of variation in long-term symptom course remain poorly understood. Modeling of symptom growth trajectories facilitates the understanding of predictors of individual outcomes over time. Although growth mixture modeling (GMM) has been applied to military populations, few studies have incorporated both predeployment and follow-up measurements over an extended time.

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Background: European studies have shown that nonfasting remnant cholesterol can be a strong predictor of cardiovascular disease risk and may contribute to identifying residual risk; however, Canadian data are lacking on nonfasting remnant cholesterol. In this study, we aimed to determine the relation between nonfasting remnant cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and cardiovascular disease among people in Alberta.

Methods: In this retrospective analysis, we used data from Alberta's Tomorrow Project, a large prospective cohort that enrolled Albertans aged 35-69 years (2000-2015).

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Background: Observational studies suggested that residual risk of cardiovascular events after LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol lowering may be linked to remnant cholesterol (RC). We conducted a large-scale Mendelian randomization study to investigate the causal role of RC to predict coronary artery disease (CAD), myocardial infarction (MI), and stroke risk.

Methods: We extracted single-nucleotide polymorphisms for RC and LDL from large-scale genome-wide association databases.

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Doctoral training programs educate future practitioners, scholars, and researchers. They therefore are an important site of inquiry for critical school psychologists interested in interrogating and confronting the inequities that exist within the field. We conducted four focus groups with 15 Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color (BIWOC) students in various APA-accredited school psychology Ph.

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